The link above provides the quickest way to find information for most of your research projects. It will take you to databases, which are collections of information, designed specifically for elementary and middle school students. They are written for young people, and many even allow you to listen to the article being read! Video, audio, newspapers and magazines are part of the databases, and can be accessed by clicking on the tab at the top.
Databases are grouped by topics and content level: Basic Intermediate Advanced
K-5 will most often useKids InfoBits.
Middle School student will use one of these
You can log on to these databases from any computer, even at home. So next time you have a research project, instead of using Google or another search engine, start here and get results fast! The login and password is: 4470.
Teachers
There are great resources for you, as well. Click on the CPS Research databases link at the top of the page.
Discovering Collection
Discovering Collection offers easy access to award-winning content based on national curriculum standards. Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, DC provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips Professional Collection
A custom selection of more than 300 full-text journals for educators and adinistrators, provides balanced coverage for any professional educator.
LitFinder for Schools
LitFinder is international in scope, covers all time periods, and contains a wealth of primary literature content, including more than 126,500 full-text poems, 850,000 poem citations and excerpts, 5,000 full-text short stories, 2,800 full-text essays, 1,800 full-text speeches, and 1,000 full-text plays
CPS Databases -- Click here
Students
The link above provides the quickest way to find information for most of your research projects. It will take you to databases, which are collections of information, designed specifically for elementary and middle school students. They are written for young people, and many even allow you to listen to the article being read! Video, audio, newspapers and magazines are part of the databases, and can be accessed by clicking on the tab at the top.Databases are grouped by topics and content level: Basic Intermediate Advanced
You can log on to these databases from any computer, even at home. So next time you have a research project, instead of using Google or another search engine, start here and get results fast! The login and password is: 4470.
Teachers
There are great resources for you, as well. Click on the CPS Research databases link at the top of the page.Discovering Collection offers easy access to award-winning content based on national curriculum standards. Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, DC provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips
A custom selection of more than 300 full-text journals for educators and adinistrators, provides balanced coverage for any professional educator.
LitFinder is international in scope, covers all time periods, and contains a wealth of primary literature content, including more than 126,500 full-text poems, 850,000 poem citations and excerpts, 5,000 full-text short stories, 2,800 full-text essays, 1,800 full-text speeches, and 1,000 full-text plays